The 'Ring-porous' wood is characterized by:
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Correct answer: Large vessels in spring wood and small vessels in autumn wood
Ring-porous wood shows a distinct difference in vessel diameter between early wood and late wood. This results in clearly visible growth rings due to the concentration of large pores in the spring wood.
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